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Moonson Family History

Moonson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Monson, Tronson, Goodson, Johnson, Manson, Aronson, Woodson, Monzon

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Where is the Moonson family from?

You can see how Moonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moonson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moonson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 7 Moonson families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Moonson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Moonson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Moonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moonson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Moonson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Moonson. For the veterans among your Moonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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